My car in all its glory. Is this savable? (Rust)

[Vr4Ape35]

1930/2000

So far I’ve just replaced the radiator fan and repaired some wires to keep it from overheating. Car runs and drives. Right now I have to remount the power steering pump which the previous owner left in the back seat, find a reservoir, and probably replace the steering rack. No rear steering to deal with, was deleted at some point.

Took off the trim that was held on with some self tapping screws and got better pictures of the rocker situation and all the rust. Looks like someone tried the old expanding foam “repair.” The metal where the subframes mount are solid luckily.

I’m trying to figure out what the future holds for this project. Can she come back from all this rust without going bankrupt? I’ve never done any fabricating but I know some welders who could possibly help if I had the parts. I could sell it to someone who could do it justice or just run it as is and try not to think about it…

What would you do in this situation?

 

[turbofonz]

That... that is about the worst I've seen. I'd take a look at the rear subframe mounting area, and fuel tank mounts, along with front subframe mounting area and wheel wells to see if there's anything structural. I don't think there's much saving that car, at all.

I got a car sitting here that's MUCH better, but still absolutely terrible and undrivable because of the rust.

 

[BeerySquash]

Holyyyyyy, that's definitely the worst I've seen. It would be nice to save it, but you're looking at a serious amount of work.

 

[yubh8tn]

Drop it off at a rust repair shop and be ready to pay thousands

 

[turbomister2]

I’d take anything good from the car and ditch the body and find another shell.

 

[Syclone#334]

That's horrible! Was this the one for sale in CT for $6k

 

[Vr4Ape35]

That's horrible! Was this the one for sale in CT for $6k

Yes it was. Knew the rockers were rotted but definitely a lot more work than I was expecting. This car has seen a lot of hands. Drivetrain is good though. Didn’t pay 6 but prob still overpaid a good bit at 4 unfortunately. Wanted a gvr4 badly and took a leap, lesson learned.

 

[Vr4Ape35]

That... that is about the worst I've seen. I'd take a look at the rear subframe mounting area, and fuel tank mounts, along with front subframe mounting area and wheel wells to see if there's anything structural. I don't think there's much saving that car, at all.

I got a car sitting here that's MUCH better, but still absolutely terrible and undrivable because of the rust.

If you’re ever looking to sell shoot me a message. Looks like I may be needing a new body lol

 

[Syclone#334]

Yes it was. Knew the rockers were rotted but definitely a lot more work than I was expecting. This car has seen a lot of hands. Drivetrain is good though. Didn’t pay 6 but prob still overpaid a good bit at 4 unfortunately. Wanted a gvr4 badly and took a leap, lesson learned.

Where in NY are you?

 

[turbomister2]

If you’re ever looking to sell shoot me a message. Looks like I may be needing a new body lol

It has to be a Mitsubishi miracle if fonz sells you one of his cars 😂 but miracles do exist because I was able to get mine from him 😂😂

 

[Vr4Ape35]

Where in NY are you?

Long Island

 

[turbofonz]

If you’re ever looking to sell shoot me a message. Looks like I may be needing a new body lol

No, I mean mine is really bad too lol, but a better rusty shitbox then that car atleast. The gastank is held up with a ratchet strap and the rear subframe mount is pretty bad

 

[Vr4Ape35]

No, I mean mine is really bad too lol, but a better rusty shitbox then that car atleast. The gastank is held up with a ratchet strap and the rear subframe mount is pretty bad

Haha was worth a shot, no ratchet straps for me… yet

 

[red96eclipse]

Theirs a guy in pa. With clean shell could Problay get for like 1500 buck. Missing engine trans and all normal stuff

 

[red96eclipse]

That’s car he has

 

[miller]

Given how cheap the USDM VR4's are Id say a replacement shell would be your best avenue.

 

[Imback]

Sheesh that's pretty bad. I 2nd a shell swap if possible.

 

[gvr4ever]

Given how cheap the USDM VR4's are Id say a replacement shell would be your best avenue.

While I agree finding a non rusted chassis would be ideal, where are all these cheap non rusted VR4s?

 

[GSTwithPSI]

where are all these cheap non rusted VR4s?

This.

@Vr4Ape35 Sorry dude, there's no salvaging that thing. At best you could strip it down to a shell and swap parts to something cleaner.

 

[miller]

Given the prices I see the USDM Galants selling for, versus the cost of a JDM 6G VR4 import then thats the reason for using the word 'cheap'. Should have used the word 'cheaper' instead.